Location: 1020 E Sayles Dr, Palatine, IL 60074
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 650 [K-6th grade students]
Description: Located on the front facade of the school, the mural incorporates mother nature, geometric designs, and international flags.
Location: Englewood - 7424 S Morgan, Chicago, Il 60621
Year(s): 2014
Participants: 250 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Whole Foods
Description: The role that family plays in instilling values such as resilience and passion in children form the foundation for this murals which spans the front entrance of this school.
Location: Pilsen - 2150 S Canalport, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2013-2014
Description: Four murals brighten up the main floor restrooms, rooftop bar, and the north and southeast entrances of this multipurpose cultural arts center.
Location: Roger's Park - 1545 W Morse, Chicago IL 60626
Year(s): 2012
Participants: 5 [all ages]
Partner(s): Catholic Charities
Description: Green Star Movement designed and installed the base of this new peace pole with the help of Rogers Park locals at a community picnic in the fall of 2012.
Location: Streeterville - 211 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2012
Description: Located on the rooftop meditation garden of the facility, two vibrant and cheerful murals bring joy to families of children with complex medical needs.
The Ronald McDonald House in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood is the largest in the world and in walking distance from the new Lurie Children’s Hospital. It offesr 16-stories of care & comfort for families of hospitalized children including 86 guest rooms, a rooftop healing deck and a kitchen filled with home-cooked meals and supportive conversation.
Location: Humboldt Park - 3413 W North Ave, Chicago IL 60647
Year(s): 2012
Description: We installed a mural on the facade of the building that housed Rumble Arts Center, a cultural arts center that facilitates the empowerment and education of individuals and communities. We incorporated symbols of fine arts and an elephant, the center's mascot.
Location: Lathrop Homes - 1632 W. Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 600 [4th-8th grade students]
Partner(s): Family Focus
Description: Over 4 years, GSM completed 4 murals here, the largest of which faces the school's field and playground along Ashland Ave and illustrates that "we are the authors of our lives."
Location: West Humboldt Park, W Chicago Ave & N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters, Grafitti Zone, West Humboldt Park Development Council
Description: Located on the Chicago Avenue underpass between Kedzie and Sacramento Aves, the murals features images of healthy living.
Location: Ukrainian Village - 1148 N Honore St, Chicago IL
Year(s): 2011
Participants: 300 [4th-8th grade students]
Description: Wrapping around the north and east entrances of the school building that faces Division Ave, this mural emphasizes the natural world.
Location: Uptown - 900 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Year(s): 2010
Participants: 30 [9th-12th grade students]
Partner(s): After School Matters
Description: Located on the facade of three buildings facing Wilson Ave, the mural features images of social justice, empowerment through education, and neighborhoods of Chicago.